Sunday Pasta Recipe Spaghetti Con Le Cozze E Pomodori Mussels And Tomatoes Food

SPAGHETTI CON COZZE E POMODORO (MUSSELS AND TOMATOES)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti, and cook according to package directions.
• Place the mussels in a pot with some water. Cover and steam until the shells have opened and discard those which remain closed.
• In a saucepan, heat the oil and butter, and saute the onion and garlic until translucent. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, wine, sage, chili pepper, salt, and pepper to the onions. Let simmer for 10 minutes over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Add mussels and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
• Remove mussels from the sauce and set aside.
• Drain the pasta and toss with sauce, parsley, and grated cheese.
• Divide pasta among 4 or 6 bowls depending on how large you like your servings and divide the mussels among the bowls.

SPAGHETTI WITH MUSSELS, TOMATOES AND OREGANO

Steps:

• Cook pasta in medium pot of boiling salted water until 'al dente', stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil and re-served anchovy oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
• Add anchovies, garlic, oregano and tomato paste; stir 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes; bring to boil.
• Add mussels. Cover; simmer until mussels open, about 5 minutes (discard any that do not open).
• Drain pasta; divide between 2 shallow bowls.
• Top with mussels and sauce. Makes 2 servings (can be doubled).
• That's it!

COZZE (MUSSELS)

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil and onions. Cook until tender. Stir in garlic and cook stirring until golden.
• Stir in mussels (see subs in description), wine and broth and let simmer for 2-5 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes and anisette (or Sambucca) and let simmer for 5 minutes or so.
• Pour into bowls to serve.